Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Ohhh, this alpaca hoop art!! Not only is it adorable with a capital “A”, but Bustle and Sew has a free pattern for you to make one. It’s hand stitched from felt, with a scrap of a cotton print used… Read more ... 
Lots of kids love Lego Ninjago. With the new movie coming out, there are sure to be even more Lego Ninjago obsessed kids. Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a tutorial for making a Lego Ninjago pillowcase that’s sure to… Read more ... 
With one small addition, you can make a turn a plain dish towel into a magnetic dish towel that attaches easily to any metal surface in your kitchen. It’s easy to grab when you need it, and easy to put… Read more ... 
Vicky from Vicky Myers breathed some new life into old towels by adding a scrap fabric bias binding around the edges. This is a completely recycled/upcycled project making use of old towels and also fabric scraps for the binding. The… Read more ... 
Jill from Snugglebug University shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It for making these clear vinyl boxy pencil pouches. Now, just because they’re made from clear vinyl doesn’t mean there’s no color or pattern. She adds plenty of… Read more ... 
This leather ottoman pouf is both elegant and practical. You might expect to find one at a high end furniture store, but it’s actually something you can make yourself. Melissa from Melly Sews shares a tutorial showing how. It’s not… Read more ... 
I made this messenger bag with my teenage daughter in mind, but I’m loving it enough that I think I’ll keep it for myself! It’s called the Campus Messenger Back and it’s perfect for back-to-school time! I’ve got a tutorial… Read more ... 
These gorgeous Boho pillows are made from recycled jeans and some sari border prints. Claire from Pillar Box Blue created them and she’s got a tutorial showing how she did it. Old jeans are pretty easy to find. We all… Read more ... 
Small children love to snuggle a toy, but they also tend to drop them and usually at a time when you don’t notice.w Katie from Bite Sized Biggie shows how you can make a toy keeper to keep the toys… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can sew up a quick headband. It’s a little knotted headband made from knit fabric. The knot is a cute accent but it also makes the size adjustable. The… Read more ... 
There’s nothing like seeing a fabric stash, all folded and pretty and ready to be sewn, to get me weak in the knees and wanting to create. As pretty as it is, it doesn’t happen by magic. Melissa from Polka… Read more ... 
An envelope style pillow cover is a super easy sewing project, but it sure packs a big punch. You can change the look of a sitting area – maybe even an entire room – with just a few of these… Read more ... 
Alicia from Sew What Alicia has started her 30 Days of Zippers series. That’s right. Each day she’ll post a live video showing a zipper project or sewing technique. She’s got her first 3 videos posted already. Check them out… Read more ... 
This baby halter romper makes the cutest gift for a baby girl! It’s super easy to make when you start with a purchased diaper cover and just add the halter top. Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how to do… Read more ... 
I’m not sure what I like more about these little zip pouches – the adorable lemon fabric, the fact the fabric is laminated, or the pretty lace zipper across the top. Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy shows how you can… Read more ...